Want to improve your English naturally while enjoying a great short story? 📚 This lesson is perfect for practicing listening, reading, and vocabulary! You’ll learn real-life expressions used in everyday conversations, so you can speak more fluently and understand native speakers better.✅ Listen & Read at the same time✅ Learn useful phrasal verbs & expressions✅ Master natural English conversationStay until the end, where we break down key phrases from the story! 📖 Key Words & Phrases from the Story• Cut it close – To almost run out of time."Ella was cutting it close to finding a seat on the train.""I woke up late and cut it close to missing my flight."• Pull out – To remove something from somewhere."The guy pulled out one earbud and turned to look at her.""She pulled out her phone to check the time."• Sit up straighter – To adjust your posture and become more alert."Jake sat up straighter when Ella spoke to him.""He sat up straighter when the teacher asked a question."• Catch up – To talk about things that have happened after time apart."It was easy, like they were two old friends catching up.""Let’s meet for coffee and catch up!"• Drift into – To slowly move into a topic or activity."The conversation drifted from books to travel to childhood memories.""The meeting drifted into small talk after a while."• End up – To arrive somewhere or in a situation unexpectedly."Jake once got lost on a hike and ended up in the wrong town.""We took the wrong bus and ended up at the beach."• Slow down – To reduce speed."As the train slowed down, people stood up.""She slowed down as she reached the traffic lights."• Pull down – To bring something from a higher place."People stood up, pulling down bags and stretching their legs.""He pulled down a book from the top shelf."• Hold up – To lift or show something."Jake pulled out his phone, holding it up.""She held up the map so everyone could see."• Step off – To move off a train, bus, or platform."Ella stepped off the train and turned back.""He stepped off the stage after finishing his speech."🎯 What To Do Next:✅ Listen to the story again and repeat the phrases.✅ Practice using these expressions in your own conversations.✅ Leave a comment: Have you ever met someone interesting while traveling? Which phrase was your favorite? Share it in the comments! 

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